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February 22, 2015

George Washington's Birthday
The Biography of George Washington
More about the First President of the United States of America
The most famously elusive figure in American history
What Would George Washington Do?

Be Humble Day
Humbleness
The Rising Value of Humility in the 21st Century
Practical Tips for Exercising your Humility Muscle
Humility is a trait worth having

Walking the Dog Day
Top Ten Health Benefits Walking Provides Your Pet
6 Tips for Mastering the Dog Walk
Don't have a dog but have a yoyo?  Then you can still walk the dog today!

International World Thinking Day
What I love about these "holidays" is that sometimes it is exactly what you think it is and other times it is nothing what you think it is!  Today is one of those days, you'll want to click on the link for today before you go any further or else you may be a bit confused!
What health issues or conditions are specific to women only?
For Women, It's Personal
Female Genital Mutilation (kinda makes you wince and shrink back right? get your head out of the sand, read up, and consider how *you* might be a part of bringing this practice to an end)  5 men watch something horrifying that's being done to girls. Here's how they reacted.
American Psychological Association: Sexualization of Girls is Linked to Common Mental Health Problems in Girls and Women--Eating Disorders, Low Self-Esteem, and Depression
The impact of gender equality on public health

Margarita Day
What is a margarita?
26 Top Margarita Recipes
With your margarita have a Classic Margherita Pizza - New York Style

Cook a Sweet Potato Day
All about the sweet potato
Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes
One of the World's Staple Foods
Sweet potato leaves as nutritional and functional foods
I love the sweet potato. I love to bake it, put a little bit of butter, and a good amount of cinnamon. YUM.

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